Brooklyn is one of the most famous if not the most famous borough in all of New York City. The Brooklyn Heights area is one of the most culturally diverse areas and is amongst the most thriving neighborhoods of Brooklyn. It is especially a significant neighborhood because it has been home to some prominent figures such as John and Washington Roebling. The father John Roebling is known for his architectural feat of the Brooklyn Bridge and his son Washington continued the work after his father’s death. Just a few blocks away from Brooklyn Heights is Brooklyn Borough Hall one of the most beautifully constructed buildings in all of Brooklyn. Centered in the heart of Downtown Brooklyn, Borough hall serves as symbol of the rich history of Brooklyn and will remain as a prominent landmark for which tourist can gaze upon. Borough Hall was completed in 1849; it was designed by architects Gamaliel King and Calvin Pollard. Furthermore Brooklyn Borough Hall serves as a center for cultural enhancement through its hosting of many public events such as the Brooklyn book festival. The Brooklyn Borough Hall area also plays host to the Brooklyn Borough Hall Greenmarket which has brought fresh, local produce to this thriving downtown community. In addition to this Borough Halls architecture distinguishes it from most buildings because it was built in Greek revival form. Borough Hall in the present day is home to borough President Marty Markowitz, who is an elected official who represents Brooklyn. Borough Hall further symbolizes the glorious era in which Brooklyn was a city of its own, until the merging with New York in 1898. To conclude I want to recap how Brooklyn Borough Hall is a significant landmark; from it’s hosting of the Brooklyn book festival to its significant political contributions to the city of Brooklyn to the City of New York.
